Learn about Joining the Junior League of Greenwich at Oct 3 Open House

The Junior League of Greenwich will host an open house for its 2017 new member class on Tuesday, Oct 3 at 7:00pm.

The open house is a chance to learn more about membership, meet current members and become part of the legacy. The open house will be at Junior League of Greenwich headquarters, 231 East Putnam Ave in Greenwich.

Registration for the New Member Class is now open and the first class will be held on Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00pm at JLG
headquarters.

Interested in becoming a Member? The JLG provides opportunities for women to develop skills allowing them to be highly effective volunteers.

The JLG’s membership includes executives, community leaders, entrepreneurs, mothers, and professionals and welcomes all women who are at least 21 years of age and interested in making a positive impact in the community.

By joining the Junior League, Members have opportunities to develop their leadership potential, obtain valuable skills, and utilize personal development training while serving the needs of the Greenwich community.

Over the course of the year, women in the new member class will learn about the JLG’s history, its impact in the community and how to become effective volunteers.

Each year, the New Member Class participates in a Road Rally to learn about and see the long-lasting impact of the Junior League of Greenwich. From the Greenwich Pool in Byram Park, to the Skate Park, Kids in Crisis, and Children’s Day School, the JLG has played a major role in designing and establishing a wealth of services for the community.

While the JLG’s role may no longer be directly visible, many of the services that have touched the lives of Greenwich residents were conceived, initiated and implemented by the Junior League.

The JLG administers projects for approximately 2 to 10 years, usually turning them over to an existing agency or organization. Some projects become independent entities.

Each New Member will also participate in project work that provides them with exceptional experience to further their volunteer career. Previous New Member Class projects have included Baby Bundles for Neighbor to Neighbor, Senior Trivia Night, a Re-Launch of Abilis Gifts, and a renovated Art Room for the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich. In May 2018, the women of the new member class will join an organization of nearly 700 women.

Why should you join the Junior League of Greenwich?
• Gain training for community service through a variety of volunteer opportunities

• Obtain non-profit Board training and leadership development

• Learn fundraising skills and event planning

• Work with community partners to impact the lives of those in need in our community

• Interact and network with nearly 700 women interested in community service and share your passion

The JLG is committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals and reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.

The Junior League of Greenwich has been bettering the community for over 50 years.

It is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained individuals. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. If you are interested in joining the Junior League of Greenwich and making a difference in the community, contact the JLG Office at (203) 869-1979
or visit the website at www.jlgreenwich.org.

Filed Under:

More About

The Greenwich Wine + Food Festival will honor Alex Guarnaschelli at the Friday night Master Chef Wine Dinner, and welcome Scott Conant as a special guest, as well as provide live musical entertainment.

Thursday night got a little bit hairy at Western Middle School. Students, staff friends and family donated pony tails and had their heads shaved to raise money for St. Baldrick's Foundation to fight pediatric cancer.

In addition to awards for students at all the elementary, middle schools and GHS students – one in each of the five houses – the Fleishman Award for Community Service, which WMS principal called "The Ernie," went to René Lapointe Jameson.

In Case You Missed It

There will be a Greenwich Transportation Forum with Transportation Commissioner James Redeker in the Greenwich Town Hall meeting room on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The forum is open to the public. Transportation Commissioner James Redeker will be available to speak with Greenwich residents on March 27 about any transportation-related concerns.